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Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Women's Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNP) focus on providing care for conditions unique to women from menarche through the remainder of their lives as well as reproductive health care for men. WHNPs provide leadership and collaboration in the provision of comprehensive care in a variety of outpatient and acute care settings.

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Differentiated Student Expected Outcomes

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner graduate is prepared to:

  • Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner by integrating theory, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to support the health of women and their families.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate population-specific health care strategies while applying leadership and ethical principles to influence policy and system-level change.
  • Adapt to the evolving health care environment and contribute to the advancement of the profession through lifelong learning, innovation, and scholarly engagement.

Emphasis Length

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Emphasis is completed in 8 semesters

Mode

Hybrid (synchronous and asynchronous online learning with some on-campus activities required)

Clinical

Gain hands-on experience through 780 direct patient care hours

Pass Rates

Our national certification pass rate stands at 100%

Emphasis Information

    Revised Plan of Study (Starting Academic Year 25-26)

    Legacy Plans of Study (Prior to 25 Fall Semester)

    Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification from the National Certification Corporation (NCC). Upon successful completion of the exam, candidates are eligible to become certified or licensed to practice.

    Application Deadlines

    Fall Semester

    Opens: September 1

    Closes: December 1, 11:59PM MT

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    Contact Us

    Erin Cole, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC
    Specialty Track Director
    erin.cole@nurs.utah.edu

    Shelley Kern, MPC
    DNP Program Manager
    shelley.kern@nurs.utah.edu